LISA I. SMITH-WEDDINGTON

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EXPERIENCE

January 2021-April 2023 NARA Easterseals Childcare Development Center, College Park, MD

Assistant Director

Processed tuition payments in Procurement financial system, and ensured payments were securely sent to the financial division

Adhered to required budget ensuring charges were properly allocated to the correct cost centers and general ledger accounts

Supported and assisted the Director with the overall operation of the center to include maintaining a high quality center

Supervised teaching staff, interviewed perspective teachers, participated in new hire selections, prepared training and professional development activities

Ensured the center remained in compliance according to stated regulations

Evaluated classroom lesson plans, curriculum, and environment

Worked with Human Resource and Directors in recruiting perspective employees for the Childcare Development Centers

Ensured implementation of all staff duties as described in their position

Assisted with marketing efforts throughout the year

Ensured health and safety protocols were adhered in accordance with state licensing requirements

May 2019-December 2020 Easterseals Childcare Development Center, Silver Spring, MD

Regional Compliance Coordinator Child Development Operations

Processed tuition payments in Procurement financial system, and ensured payments were securely sent to the financial division

Worked with Human Resource and center Directors in recruiting perspective employees for the Childcare Development Centers

Ensured all Easter Seals Childcare Centers were in compliance according to MSDE Regulations, NAEYC Regulations, and Easterseals Regulations

Ensured children files had up-to-date emergency forms, health inventory and additional required forms

Created lists of non-compliance items and followed up with Directors to verify that items had been corrected prior to licensing visit

Printed regulations for classrooms to ensure teachers were both aware, and adhered to the regulations

Supervised staff in Director’s absence including managing the center and preparing the daily schedule

August 2014-May 2019 Easterseals Childcare Development Center, Silver Spring, MD

Education Program Coordinator

Processed tuition payments, financial reports ensuring information was allocated properly in Procare Financial system

Supervised 20-25 staff to include interviewing, selecting new hires, performance management, mentoring, training and professional development

Supervised day to day operations of the childcare development center with up to 90 students enrolled

Trained teachers on NAEYC accreditation process/standards for reaccreditation

Trained teachers on Teaching Strategies Gold/Creative Curriculum to include lesson planning, anecdotal notes, assessments, and conference forms

Performed weekly observations in classrooms

Prepared for marketing and recruitment events to include open house, center tours, sending emails, phone inquiries, working within the local community

Maintained confidential information to include children files, teachers files, and company records

October 2009-August 2014 Easterseals Childcare Development Center, Silver Spring, MD

Lead Teacher

Maintained a thriving age-appropriate environment that was conducive to the growth, development and nurturing of infants/toddlers

Supervised assistant teachers, substitutes, and volunteers ensuring that the environment was safe, clean, and met the students’ needs

Prepared weekly lesson plans, anecdotal notes, and assessments according to NAEYC guidelines using Teaching Strategies Gold/Creative Curriculum system

Prepared and scheduled quarterly meetings with parents

Supervised all staff in Director’s absence to include managing center and preparing daily schedule

June 2009-October 2009 Metro Staffing Services, Washington, DC (Temporary Agency)

Independent Childcare Consultant/Substitute

Substituted at childcare centers in the MD/DC/VA areas

Substituted in all classes from infants to prekindergarten

Adhered to company rules and licensed regulations according to each state

March 2002-June 2003 Rognel Heights Elementary/Middle School, Baltimore, MD

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Assisted Teacher with students in an inclusive classroom setting

Worked one-on-one with inclusion students

Substituted in other classrooms up to 5th grade

Served as cafeteria aide during lunch breaks

September 1995-August 2001 McCormick & Company, Inc., Sparks, MD

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Generated daily purchase orders and reports, as well as, monthly reports for accrual purposes using the AS400 Prism System

Reviewed, prepared and processed invoices using 3-way matching system in order to generate checks for internal and external vendors

Interacted with other departments and upper management to ensure that products and services were received accurate and complete

Handled highly confidential information, organized and kept accurate records for future research

Coordinated projects to help expedite costs and savings to the company.

December 1988-July 1994 Bank of America (formerly Maryland National Bank)

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Oversaw Accounts Payable department

Voided checks, generated ACH and check payment reports, and set-up new vendors

Processed and prepared wire invoices for payment

Processed daily and monthly journal entries

Managed cash room which included disbursing petty cash and AMEX traveler’s checks

Replenished AMEX traveler’s checks and petty cash as needed

EDUCATION Coppin State University/University of Baltimore Collaborative Program, Baltimore, Maryland, Master of Science, Human Services Administration- Graduated May 2022

Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Graduated May 2016

Stratford Business School, Towson, Maryland

Certificate awarded-Business Administration

Graduated May 1986

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION/TRAINING

January 2017 The Care Courses School, Inc., McLean, VA

Completed 45 hour certification course-Child Care Administration

October 2010 Prince Georges Community College, Prince Georges, MD

Completed 45 hour certification course-Infants & Toddlers Program

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Kappa Delta Pi- International Honor Society in Education (KDP)

National Association of Supervisors of Business Education (NASBE)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

20 years of experience in Business Administration Finance/Accounting

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher

Proficient with AS400 Prism Financial System and Procare Financial System

Professional References

Dewayne Lewis Human Resources Specialist 301-***-**** ad471r@r.postjobfree.com

Blair Roberts Assistant Director 301-***-**** ad471r@r.postjobfree.com

Crishenda Jones Assistant Director 301-***-**** ad471r@r.postjobfree.com

LaTashia Ogunlanaa Accounts Payable Specialist 410-***-**** ad471r@r.postjobfree.com

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